Future USS IOWA Museum

The ship will be presented as a “living” ship, which provides “at sea” experiences. Auditory and visual backgrounds, interactive exhibits, and commemorative information will help visitors to understand the history and function of the USS IOWA over 50 years of service.

Key exhibits include:

• The History of Gunner Ships from the Year 1400 to Present
• History of the USS IOWA
• History of U.S. Battleships
• History of Allied and Axis Battleships
• Rotating exhibits of particular interest

Battleship Research Library

Containing the most comprehensive library of every battleship built in the world, the library will be useful for students of battleship history as well as research scholars and enthusiasts. This will also be the center of our Oral History program, capturing the personal experiences of the service personnel who served on these ships.